Posts with the category “daily-devotional”

Walking Through the Psalms“Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.” – Psalm 37:8 (NLT)“Taming the Anger Animal” Do you think of yourself as an angry perso...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act.” – Psalm 37:7 (NLT)“Chill” When I was a pastor in Phoenix, we had a new guy show up for our Saturday...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you.” – Psalm 37:5 (NLT)“Committing & Trusting” Read the first half of that verse again. Now circle the sec...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” – Psalm 37:4 (NLT)“Your Heart’s Desire” Relax. This verse doesn’t mean what you think it means. I say t...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you ...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“For you are the fountain of life, the light by which we see.” – Psalm 36:9 (NLT)“The Fountain of Life” I love this verse. In Genesis 1, we read how God “breathed into man th...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds.” – Psalm 36:5 (NLT)“In the Blackness of Space” I was reading a fascinati...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin.” – Psalm 36:2 (NIV)“Who, ME?” Are you ever just astounded by how people can justify attitudes...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“Then I will proclaim your justice, and I will praise you all day long.” – Psalm 35:28 (NLT)“Faith Praise” As I was reading through this psalm today, I noticed something. The...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms"Lift up your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, 'I will give you victory!'" – Psalm 35:3 (NLT)“He Will Give You the Victory” The Psalmist mi...  Read More

Walking Through the Psalms“So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD!” – Psalm 31:24 (NLT)“Resurrection Sunday” Hope. It’s perhaps the greatest human need there is. It’s said ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The righteous person faces many troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.” – Psalm 34:8 (NLT)“Silent Saturday” Do you ever wonder where Jesus was on the Saturd...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” – Psalm 34:8 (NLT)“Good Friday” Yesterday was a hard day. I dealt with a lot of people...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” – Psalm 34:8 (NLT)“God and Michigan Cherry Coffee” I have a friend who has spoiled me w...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.” – Psalm 34:4 (NLT)“Breaking the Shackles” Fear is more than an emotion. For many of us, it is a s...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do.” – Psalm 33:15 (NLT)“God Knows Their Hearts; I Don’t!” You need to say this out loud before you leave the house...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.” – Psalm 33:6 (NLT)“When There’s Nothing Left” There is an old joke...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“For the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does.” – Psalm 33:4 (NLT)“Wax On, Wax Off” One of my favorite old movies is “Karate Kid.” Remember that...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”The LORD says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” – Psalm 32:8 (NLT)“Our Father Knows Best” Mark Twain is quoted...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Therefore let all the faithful pray to you while you may be found; surely the rising of the mighty waters will not reach them.” – Psalm 32:6 (NIV)“How Bad Is Bad Enough?” ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!” – Psalm 32:1 (NLT)“Just As If It Never Happened” A few years ago, my wife complained...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“O LORD, I have come to you for protection; don’t let me be disgraced. Save me, for you do what is right.” – Psalm 30:4-5 (NLT)“Control YOU And Don’t Worry About THEM” One ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Sing to the LORD, all you godly ones! Praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime!” – Psalm 30:4-5 (NLT)“Not Angry, Just Anxiou...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” – Psalm 30:2 (NIV)“It’s Just a Matter of When” A few years ago, Paul Wood, from Lodi, California, went to the do...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The voice of the LORD is powerful.” – Psalm 29:4 (NLT)“The Powerful Voice of the Lord” Several years ago, I worked at the Downtown YMCA in Houston. For some time, I assist...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Honor the LORD for the glory of his name.” – Psalm 29:2 (NLT)“More Than Just a Rescuer” For those of us old enough to remember 9/11, something happened to us in the wake o...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.” – Psalm 28:7 (NIV)“Carry Me, Lord!” Let’s take a closer look at the last part of ou...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart.” – Psalm 28:7 (NLT)“Remember Who God Is” Read this verse out loud. Now read it out loud like you mean it...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Give them the punishment they so richly deserve! Measure it out in proportion to their wickedness. Pay them back for all their evil deeds! Give them a taste of what they h...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I pray to you, O LORD, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die.” – Psalm 28:1 (NLT)“When You REALLY Need God” There i...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” – Psalm 27:14 (NLT)“One Divine Drip at a Time” A few years ago, we visited the Nat...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.” – Psalm 27:10 (NLT)“You’re His” I read a beautiful story this past week about a firefighter from New...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“My heart has heard you say, ‘Come and talk with me.’ And my heart responds, ‘LORD, I am coming.’” – Psalm 27:8 (NLT)“The Invitation of a Lifetime” Kids are so funny. Whene...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?” – Psalm 27:1 (NLT)“Fear Is a Thief” Your fear is robbing you. It’s robbing you of your joy. It’s robbing ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Put me on trial, LORD, and cross-examine me. Test my motives and my heart.” – Psalm 26:2 (NLT)“Doing the Right Things for the Wrong Reasons” Have you ever done the right t...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“I come to your altar, O LORD, singing a song of thanksgiving and telling of all your wonders.” – Psalm 25:6-7 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those in Deep Distress” I had the most awe...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Turn to me and have mercy, for I am alone and in deep distress. My problems go from bad to worse. Oh, save me from them all!” – Psalm 25:16-17 (NLT)“A Prayer for Those in ...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Overlook my youthful sins, O Lord! Look at me instead through eyes of mercy and forgiveness, through eyes of everlasting love and kindness.” – Psalm 25:7 (TLB)“You’re a Vi...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“…teach me your paths.” – Psalm 25:4 (NIV)“Whose Path Will You Choose?” Have you ever thought about why you choose the roads you take to the places you go? Most of us proba...  Read More

“Walking Through the Psalms”“Show me your ways, LORD…” – Psalm 25:4 (NIV)“Make His Ways Your Ways” When I read this passage today, it reminded me of what Paul wrote as a challenge to the church in Eph...  Read More